Officers see suspect escape after man shot to death at Alief-area townhouse, HPD says

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A gunman ran off after a man was shot and killed in front of an Alief-area townhouse on Monday night, according to police.

Houston police said neighbors at 7455 Cook Road, not far from South Kirkwood, called police after hearing gunshots in the area at 10:33 p.m.

When officers arrived at the scene, HPD said they saw the victim lying on the sidewalk in front of a townhouse with multiple gunshot wounds. Then, investigators saw the suspect running away.

HPD said officers surrounded the townhouse the suspect ran into, but didn't find him. He apparently ran out of the back of the residence before they had the perimeter secured.

When they cleared that townhouse, police said they found several guns inside.

Investigators are still trying to figure out the motive and what led up to the victim's death.

"Everything is in the open right now. We are still waiting to get additional information from witnesses. We are also waiting for our homicide on scene to do a thorough investigation," Lt. J. Gamaldi said. "As of right now, we only believe we are looking for one suspect that's involved in this shooting and we are working on getting a good description right now."

Police have not released the victim or suspect's names or ages.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or speak anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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